The Mission of the LEAP Academy University Charter School is to enhance the education and future career opportunities for the children and families of Camden City through the collaborative design, implementation, and integration of education, health, human services, and professional development, and through community development.

The LEAP Academy University Charter School’s educational and philosophical design is guided by six principles that lie at the heart of what the founders believe to be true about our students, our community, and how children learn. They are firmly based in both research and the recommendations for educational reform contained in the most influential national reports.

High Expectations
The LEAP Academy University Charter School will promote the high academic expectations implicit in the New Jersey Core Content Curriculum Standards and those of national professional organizations.

Holistic Environment
The LEAP Academy University Charter School will be enriched by the unique holistic nature of its structure, and design and the rich social setting in which it is located.

Integrated Learning
The LEAP University Charter School will provide learning experiences that highlight the challenging mathematics, science and technology focus of the Academy but that also develop all disciplines by emphasizing the natural connections within and among them.

Active Learning
LEAP Academy University Charter School students will be challenged to build knowledge and meaning through active learning experiences such as inquiry, exploration, and peer interaction.

Positive Attitudes
The LEAP Academy University Charter School will foster creativity, originality, self-esteem, and a sense of wonder and excitement about learning.

Varied Assessments
The LEAP Academy University Charter School will utilize a variety of instruments to assess student progress, program success, and the ability to meet the mission.